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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 6, 1992 Page - 7 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) He asked the City Council to consider whether San Leandro residents would have problems with their proposals. He said the primary questions that address this area are whether people would be willing to replace existing toilets with Ultra-Low-Flush Toilets, reduce the amount of turf around properties, utilize drip-irrigation systems, and whether businesses would install interior conservation devices. Council Member Perry asked what the incentive was for those water users who have consistently met conservation goals and have made cuts. She said a system of rewards is needed for those users. She noted those that can afford to pay higher rates do so and do not conserve water. She asked what EBMUD was doing about restrictions for cities to include in conditions of approval on new buildings, etc. She asked what programs were proposed to make major water users who can pay come into conformance. Mayor Karp suggested that EBMUD respond to the City Council 's questions in writing. Council Member Santos asked how EBMUD's program would fit into the overall State-wide scheme of things. He asked if it was basically voluntary or if it was mandatory. He asked how they plan on working within the State-wide water plan. Jackie McCauley, EBMUD, said what this Committee is working on is conservation as one of the elements that can meet long-range water needs. She said this Committee was asking for City Council input on their recommendations. Council Member Glaze said it would be a good idea to encourage people to replace their toilets with Ultra-Low-Flush Toilets. He said he feels that is going on the right track. He said he is hesitant to endorse the idea of reducing turf size because the drought has resulted in a condition where those who can pay to keep their turf alive do. He noted the differences in the San Ramon area where lawns are still green, even though that area is more arid. He said he was happy to hear that residents in San Leandro who utilize wells are being provided back-flow preventers at no cost. He said he has heard a number of compliments from residents about the EBMUD employees involved in this program and that they are very cooperative and helpful . He said EBMUD should encourage the use of well water. Council Member Corbett said there is turf-area reduction occurring in San Leandro and that those people should be encouraged and congratulated. She asked if EBMUD planned on sending the questionnaire to their users. EBMUD said they did not plan on sending it, they were asking for input from the City Council .